Wine detail

Jos. Christoffel Jr.

Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese

Ürziger Würzgarten

1990

Vintage

Varietal

Riesling

Peak 1995-2029

Where it is, October 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (1995-2029), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2029, with a drinking horizon to 2040.

The ‘90 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese.

Jos. Christoffel Jr. Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese 1990 is from Germany.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 1993-2040Peak window 1995-2029

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Jos. Christoffel Jr. Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese 1990 has a full body and fresh acidity.

The 1990 vintage

Jos. Christoffel Jr.'s 1990 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese comes from Germany.

About Jos. Christoffel Jr.

Jos. Christoffel Jr.'s Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese comes from Germany.

From the cellar: pair with

Pan-seared scallops with lemon butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Roasted duck with apricot glaze

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Creamy goat cheese with honey and thyme

The pairing also suits the wine's full body.

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Frequently Asked

What is Jos. Christoffel Jr. Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese 1990?

Jos. Christoffel Jr. Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese 1990 is from Germany.

What does Jos. Christoffel Jr. Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese 1990 taste like?

Jos. Christoffel Jr. Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese 1990 has a full body and fresh acidity.

When should Jos. Christoffel Jr. Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese 1990 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 1993-2040. Within that arc, the peak window is 1995-2029. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Jos. Christoffel Jr. Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese 1990?

Pair this wine with Pan-seared scallops with lemon butter; Roasted duck with apricot glaze; or Creamy goat cheese with honey and thyme.